The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-04
Great Rejoicing in Paris, All Fears of
Revolution Having Been Dispelled.
Tie Car Unable to Obliterate the Anti-Ger-
man Influence in His Mnistry-Condi-
tion of Crown Prince Frederick William.
CREWS SUCCESSOR.
Nj. Sadi-Carnot Chosen, Receiving Almost the
Entire Republican Vote

Entire Republican Vote
VERSAILLES Dec. 3.-The first trial ballot bv
the Senators and Deputies of the Left. TO-DAY.
for candidate for the presidency resulted as
follows:
NJ Ferry. 200; NJ. De Freycinet 193 NJ Bris-
son. 81; NJ Sadi- Carnot, 60; General Saussier, z.
During the taking of the ballot N. Pelletan
made an address to a number of Deputies who
were congreGated outside the Chamber, advo-
eating the election of NJ. Sadi- Carnot, thereby
uniting all the Republican votes. Several Dep
mites rejoined that it would be the first time the
majority had lowered to the will of the minor
ity, and said the attitude of NM Brisson and
Sadi- Carnot was unworthy of Republicans
They urged them to withdraw in favor of NJ De
Freycinet who, after NJ. Ferry, had obtained
the most votes. The second trial ballot resulted
as follows
NJ. Ferry, ZIG; NJ. De Freycinet, 196; NJ Bris.
son. 70; NJ Sadi- Carnot 81.
On the third trial ballot sos Republicans, Sem
ators and Deputies OF the Left voted The vote
stood:
NJ. Ferry, 179; NJ. SaGi- Carnot, 162; NJ De
Freycinet, 1O9 NJ. Brisson, 50; scattering, g.
The fourth trial ballot resulted as follows:
NJ. Sadi-Carnot, 1S5; NJ. Ferry, 80; NJ. De
Freycinet 203, N. Brisson, 10. Only 253 Sena-
tors and Deputies voted.
The Senators and Deputies of the Right were
divided in their choice of a candidate The Sem
ators propose General Saussier, while the Depu-
ties support General Appert
The congress of Senators and Deputies to
elect successor to President Grevy, opened
at o'clock by NJ. LIE Roger. President of the
Senate, who declared that the National Assem-
bly, was duly constituted to elect President
Deputy Mlchein, an irreconcilabe, asked
leave to make a motion but the President re-
fused TO allow him to do so. declaring that the
assembly was electoral college
M. Paul de Cassaenac observed that the as
sembly was sovereign.
NJ. Gautier con tested the competency Of the
President limit the assembly's rights.
President lie Roger replied II take my stand
on the Constitution"
NJ. Micheln wished to propose q revise to the
Constitution.
The President again declined to allow NJ
Mi chelin's proposal 10 be made. and the latter
entered protest The matter was then dropped
The ballotng for election Of President began
at 215 P. The result of the first ballot
NJ. Sadi-Carnos, BOB; NJ Ferry. 2l2; General
Saussier, 14S; NJ. De Freycinet, IS; General APP
pert. 72 NJ. Brsson, &c; NJ. Floquet, 5; various
candidates, q total vote. $40
The second ballot, upon which NJ Sadi-Carnot
elected, stood as follows
NJ. Sadi- Carnot. GIG; General Saussier, 1s6; NJ.
Ferry. H. NJ. De Freycines, 5; General Appert
s. NJ. Pyat, /.
Before the second ballot was taken the mem
bers of the Left groups held meeting. NJ
Ferry announced his resolution to withdraw in
favor of III. Sadi Carnot, and II. De Freycnet
rendered a similar notification. An order of the
wa adj ted heel arir at "A
party recorded these patriotic acts of withdrawal,
and at NJ. Ferry's instance resolved to vote for
NJ Sadi-Carnot. The result was seen in the
final ballot NJ. lie Roy. receiving the ballot
returns said: IN. Sadi-Carnot, having OBJ
tanned the suffrage. proclaim him President Of
the republic" There was outburst of cheer
ing especially from the Left and Center. NJ
LIE Roy then declared the session closed After
the sitting, M. Sadi-Carnot received the con-
gratulations Of the Senators and Deputies. In
acknowledging them he said:
81 thank you from the bottom of my heart for
the congratulations and sentiments expressed.
am filled with gratitude to the members of the
Assembly, who In uniting their suffrages in my
favor, bore witness to the desire for peace and
concord with which republican France ia ANNA
ted. My dearest wish IS that this great day
may remain present in all minds and hearts.
It signifies that the representatives of France
can be united. Their common efforts can and
must secure the Constitution, assuring active
aud stable working government, capable of be-
slowing upon the nation liberty at home and
dignity abroad, with al the benefits which our
country expects from the republic. Once more
I thank you. You may count upon my entire
devotion"
After signing the process verbal of the de-
cisions of the congress, and dispatching the
necessary official notifications of the result Of
the election, President LIE Roger, attended by
ushers and followed by the Ministers, proceeded
to his private apartments, where NJ Sad-Car
not was IN waiting. NJ. LIE Roger addressed the
newly elected President, as follows:
81 have the honor to inform you that the
National Assembly has just elected you to the
presidency. 1 congratulate you in the name Of
the congress-, and desire to add to these
CALCULATIONS my personal compliments"
NJ Rouvier also congratulated N. Sadi-Car-
not, adding:
1.-THE Republicans, in uniting to elect NJ. Sadi-
Carnot have given proofs of the sentiment OF
union and concord which actuated them. and at
the same time afforded the country pledge Of
peace and prosperity,
The President afterwards received General
Lavocat, commander of the troops at Versailles.
who came with his staff to present his respects.
Afterward NJ Sadi- Carnot advanced to meet
represent atives of the press desiring to
graduate him. He shook them warmly by the
hand, and, after giving them copy of his
speech, said II feel confident that the press
public mind"
Meanwhile squadron of Cuirassiers was drawn
I'D in the t-yard, and when the PRESIDENT
came forth with the Ministers the troops pre-
scented arms and paid him military honors. NJ
Sadi-Carnot entered carriage with NJ. Rouvier,
and with the other Ministers in carriages. the
corteee started at a rapid for Paris. An
escort of Cuirassiers brought up the rear. The
other Senators and Deputies returned to Paris
on a special train
The news of the result of the election WAS re-
ceyed in Versailles with the greatest enthusi-
asm A large crowd surrounded the congress
building throughout the afternoon. Shouts OF
..Vlve Carnot" ''Vive la Republique," mingled
with various patriotic cries. continued for
long time with undated vigor.